Overview
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a non-profit research organisation that develops and analyses data on energy infrastructure, resources and uses around the world. It originated in 2007 as a small collaborative group tracking proposed coal plants and later expanded its scope to cover broad energy systems as open-access data resources. GEM became an independent nonprofit in 2017 and operates globally to enhance understanding of complex energy markets and infrastructure.
Mission and focus areas
GEM’s mission is to provide open, accurate information on global energy infrastructure and trends to inform strategies addressing climate change and sustainable energy transitions. The organisation prioritises transparency and accountability in its data, making this information freely accessible to stakeholders across governments, financial institutions, researchers, and the public. GEM’s research covers fossil fuels, renewable energy, heavy industry and financing of energy projects, positioning its work as useful for sustainable finance analysis and environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration. Its data underpins understanding of stranded asset risk, investment flows and policy development aligned with transition pathways.
Structure and governance
GEM operates with a distributed team of researchers, analysts, and project managers. It maintains formal leadership roles and programme structures covering areas such as coal, oil and gas, power sectors and heavy industry. Contact listings show named personnel managing major project tracks, supported by broader partnerships with research institutions, NGOs and collaborative networks. GEM also documents partnerships that advance its mission through shared tools and datasets.
Programs and offerings
Key offerings include a suite of open-access energy project trackers, interactive maps and comprehensive datasets on global coal, oil and gas infrastructure, renewable assets, and power generation capacity. These tools provide unit-level data on facilities, ownership and status. GEM publishes reports, briefings and annual analyses that are widely cited in policy, media and academic contexts. Its outputs serve as foundational data resources for analysts assessing climate risk, infrastructure investment and energy transition dynamics.
